The first woman commissioner of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and former CEO of Deloitte until her retirement after a 33-year career, Cathy Engelbert ’86 ‘23P knew she wanted to give back to her alma mater and help prepare the next generation of women leaders.
Inspired by Soaring Together, the celebration of 50 years of undergraduate coeducation at Lehigh, Engelbert recently made a $1 million gift to establish the Cathy Engelbert ’86 LEAD (Leadership, Empowerment, Athletics and Distinction) Scholars Program for women athletes. LEAD is a holistic program that will empower and impact the development of women athletes, staff and girls in the Bethlehem community. Lehigh students in the program will benefit from individualized development plans, alumni mentorships, academic courses, research experiences and community engagement.
